November 14, 2008
Contact: Kati Heffield - (910) 368-8380
Mary Eller - (512) 968-3446
Local gay, lesbian, straight citizens to protest passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, California
WILMINGTON — A group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight citizens will take to the streets of Wilmington to protest the passage of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage amendment, as well as other anti-gay ballot initiatives in Arkansas, Arizona and Florida.
Every day since Election Day, thousands have protested up and down streets in cities across California, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento. A national, grassroots coalition of LGBT activists have followed in their footsteps.
On Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. EST/10:30 a.m. PST, in large cities and state capitals across the country, Pro-Equality supporters will raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality in marriage and in other civil rights.
WHAT: Prop. 8 Protest
WHO: LGBT and straight citizens of Wilmington and surrounding areas.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008;1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2 Princess St. Federal Building (Water St. Between Princess and Market)
For more information contact:
Kati Heffield - (910) 368-8380
Mary Eller - (512) 968-3446
National Protest Site: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com
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